Osteoporosis can be a painful and debilitating disease. Back pain, decreased height, and a change in posture are just a few of the signs and symptoms of weakened bones and bone loss. Learning more about preventing osteoporosis is an especially important part of healthy aging. Follow along for some important information about osteoporosis from an orthopedic… Read more »
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Lower Back Pain
Does Your Lower Back Hurt? Learn Common Causes of Lower Back Pain and Lower Extremity Radiculopathy Lower back pain can be caused by many different conditions including a herniated disc or sciatica. The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently published an excellent article on the common causes of lower back pain. This included… Read more »
Dancing and ACL Tear
Why do dancers (ballet and modern) have a lower incidence of ACL injury compared to other athletes? A great study conducted at the Harkness Center for Dance injuries in New York City in conjunction with the Langone Medical Center Hospital for Joint Diseases looked at the biomechanics of landing from a jump between the two… Read more »
Louisville Orthopaedic Specialists Hires Two Certified Physician Assistants
Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician Dr. Stacie Grossfeld and the entire staff at Orthopaedic Specialists in Louisville, Kentucky, are excited to welcome two Certified Physician Assistants to the team, Melissa Edds PA- C and Angel Porter PA-C. With a combined experience of more than 20 years, Melissa Edds PA-C and Angel Porter PA-C are certified… Read more »
Injuries from Baseball Pitching
Youth Baseball and Injuries from Baseball Pitching Kids who play baseball and serve as the pitcher often end up pitching a lot of balls. This can mean that their arms, shoulders, and elbows get tired, especially if they do not have much time for recovery. Dr. Jingzhen Yang, Dr. Barton Mann, and colleagues conducted a… Read more »
MCL Injury in College Athletes
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a very important ligament in the knee. Situated on the inner side of the knee joint, the MCL is one of four knee ligaments. Many people suffer from an MCL injury at some point in time. The MCL injury is a common sports injury for athletes engaged in sports… Read more »
Common Tennis Injuries from Serving
Tennis Injuries from Serving the Tennis Ball – An Analysis of 3 Types of Tennis Serves Researchers led by Dr. Geoffrey D. Adams and colleagues at Stanford University looked at three different types of tennis serves to see if certain serves were more strongly associated with musculoskeletal injury. The three types of tennis serves considered… Read more »
The Societal and Economic Impact of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
What is the cost in both societal and economic impact of the anterior cruciate ligament tear? Is there a difference in cost when comparing patients who have undergone an ACL reconstruction versus more conservative treatment? An outstanding study published in the October 2013 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery compared a cost analysis… Read more »
Knee Function and Quality of Life after Bilateral ACL Injuries
The ACL injury is very common in certain sports such as soccer, football, and basketball. The data has revealed that 14 percent of patients with a unilateral ACL injury will go on to develop an ACL injury to the other leg. There is an incidence of 32 to 70 ACL injuries per 100,000 people per… Read more »
Torn Meniscus and Meniscal Injury – Comparing Children and Adolescents
More and more children are competing in sports, and with increased participation there is an increase in the number of knee injuries. A knee injury like a torn meniscus can affect a young athletes knee for the rest of their life. Studies have confirmed early onset osteoarthritis in patients with ACL injuries and meniscal tears…. Read more »
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